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US Monitoring South Korea After Martial Law Order Rescinded

Secretary of State Blinken commends South Korea's democracy progress and resilience, highlighting the country's recent developments.

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Elon Musk wants to give Nigel Farage US$100 million – this is the funding loophole that makes it legal

A £78 million political donation from Elon Musk “will break our democracy”. This was the stark warning from investigative journalist Peter Geoghegan when it was reported that the world’s richest man was preparing a payment of US$100 million to Nigel Farage’s Reform party.

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Georgians are protesting their pro-Russian government’s withdrawal from EU accession talks – but Brussels is also at fault

Mass protests have been taking in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi. Over 100,000 Georgians who support their country joining the EU have taken to the streets since November 28 in response to the government’s recent announcement that it has suspended EU accession negotiations and will reject EU funding until at…

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‘Democracy isn’t supposed to work like this’: disbelief in Seoul in wake of martial law upheaval

Defiant citizens come out in the South Korean capital to voice anger and dismay over actions of President Yoon and demand his resignation

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South Korea's Day Of Rage As Yoon's Martial Law Founders

South Koreans took to the streets Wednesday for a day of rage laser-focused on President Yoon Seok Yeol, whose failed attempt at imposing martial law sparked anger and dismay in the vibrant democracy.

International Business Times

South Korea: defeat of president’s attempt to impose martial law shows a robust democracy at work

Just a year ago, the South Korean president, Yoon Suk Yeol, addressed the UK parliament with a speech that praised the country as the birthplace of liberal democracy. He pledged that South Korea would join with the UK in promoting freedom, peace and prosperity for the international community.

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South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol's Martial Law Attempt

President Yoon's attempt to declare martial law in South Korea raises concerns amidst the country's democratic history and political gridlock.

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In pictures: South Korea’s history of military coups and martial law as president Yoon faces impeachment calls

It was last imposed in 1979 by Prime Minister Choi Kyu-hah after the assassination of President Park Chung-hee, a military dictator who had seized power in a 1961 coup

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What South Korea’s short-lived martial law says about nation’s democracy and the autocratic tendencies of President Yoon

During a whirlwind few hours in South Korean politics, President Yoon Suk Yeol placed the country under martial law on Dec. 3, 2024, only to lift it just a short while later.

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South Korea Political Upheaval Shows Global Democracy's Fragility - And Resilience

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief imposition of martial law marks a new warning for the worldwide fragility of democracy, even in a country hailed as a model of political transformation.

International Business Times

South Korea’s president lifts martial law in the face of united opposition

Rightwing president backs down after most serious challenge to country’s democracy since 1980s

The Guardian - UK

‘Anonymous’ voting software used by some of Australia’s biggest companies is flawed, new investigation reveals

Secret ballots have long been fundamental to democracy, ensuring the integrity of elections in both government and corporate settings. Traditionally, votes are cast on physical paper, creating a clear separation between the voter’s identity and their choice. This anonymity protects individuals from vote-buying, intimidation or retaliation.

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What We Know About South Korea's Martial Law

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday declared martial law, blasting the opposition as "anti-state forces" threatening the country's democracy.

International Business Times

South Korean Parliament Blocks President's Martial Law Decree

South Korea's parliament unites to block President Yoon's martial law decree, upholding democracy and checks and balances.

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Can we keep the Elon Musks of the world out of British politics? Only if we act now

The tech billionaire is said to be considering giving $100m to Reform UK. That should jolt efforts to cap political donations, says author Oliver Bullough

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South Korean Lawmakers Block President's Martial Law Decree

South Korean lawmakers block martial law decree, emphasizing democracy and rule of law.

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Martial Law Declared In South Korea For First Time Since 1980S

Martial law declaration in South Korea leads to panic and uncertainty among citizens, raising concerns about democracy and the nation's future.

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Do you know what populism is? Research suggests most don’t, but some view it with disdain anyway

The rise of populism has received extensive academic and media attention. Research into the uses of “populism” in news media indicates that it predominantly has a disparaging connotation and is rampantly misused.

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Why you should talk to people you disagree with about politics

If you talked to friends or family about politics over Thanksgiving, you might not have changed each other’s minds. But don’t be discouraged – and consider talking with them again as the holiday season continues.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin Challenges Jerry Nadler For Judiciary Leadership

Rep. Jamie Raskin challenges Rep. Jerry Nadler for top Democrat on House Judiciary Committee in a bid to defend democracy and oppose authoritarianism.

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Boost UK political system or face ‘Trumpian’ disaster, campaigners urge

Exclusive: Unlock Democracy proposes series of measures and warns of ‘over-reliance on conventions and norms’

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The apocalypse that wasn’t: AI was everywhere in 2024’s elections, but deepfakes and misinformation were only part of the picture

It’s been the biggest year for elections in human history: 2024 is a “super-cycle” year in which 3.7 billion eligible voters in 72 countries had the chance to go the polls. These are also the first AI elections, where many feared that deepfakes and artificial intelligence-generated misinformation would overwhelm the…

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Let’s summon the courage for UN reform

Letters: The west cannot in good conscience continue to press for democracy when it denies it at the core of the global system, writes Simon Prentis

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Romania Faces Turmoil As Far-Right Populist Gains Momentum

Protests and recounts follow far-right candidate's lead in Romanian presidential race, raising concerns for democracy and stability.

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